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Meanings of blind eye in English

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Usage of blind eye in English
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Turning a blind eye to such information can lead to severe consequences.
Reuters
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But Ms Furrell said MPI and Customs were turning a blind eye.
Radio NZ
3
China, by stark contrast, is turning a blind eye to the protests.
News.com.au
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We can't turn a blind eye to all of this, Haley said.
Reuters
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At the same time, the Irish authorities have turned a blind eye.
The Irish Times
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You see, he was on the side of the gander's blind eye.
Children of the Wild
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What is more baffling is the blind eye turned by social services.
The Guardian
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Even dealing with managers or players, sometimes I turned a blind eye.
Independent.ie
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Worse, Irulan watched Paul turn a blind eye to the unjust bloodshed.
Paul of dune
10
Boys will be boys, and if he's flirting, turn a blind eye.
William and harry
11
Many relatives believe health authorities chose to turn a blind eye.
Radio NZ
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But 2011 was the year when turning a blind eye became increasingly difficult.
The Guardian
13
In return Europe has turned a blind eye to Azerbaijan's human rights violations.
The Guardian
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Rights groups have often accused authorities of turning a blind eye.
Reuters
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To turn a blind eye to illegal immigration is to condone such exploitation.
The Irish Times
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Families can cover up the crimes and courts may turn a blind eye.
Reuters
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South Africa
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New Zealand
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